ORION – Opportunity for Renewable Integration with Offshore Networks – is a strategic framework that aims to transform Shetland into a world leading green energy island.

ORION’s goal is to make Shetland the home of secure and affordable clean energy by harnessing the island’s abundant natural resources to generate green hydrogen through onshore and offshore wind, tidal and wave energy.

Why Shetland?
Capitalising on the island’s prime location for renewable energy generation, its extensive energy infrastructure and supply chain coupled with the community’s desire and ambition to become a world-leader in clean energy production makes Shetland the perfect place to develop the blueprint for a clean energy island.

ORION’S aims
• Reduce Shetland’s emissions and set an ambition to become net zero by 2030.
• Produce green hydrogen through wind, wave and tidal energy for use locally, nationally and for export to Europe.
• Generate affordable and secure clean energy for use on Shetland, helping to alleviate fuel poverty and moving away from a current dependency on fossil fuels.
• Develop and sustain high-quality jobs on the island and deliver diverse economic growth.

ORION’s Partners
Shetland Islands Council (SIC), Net Zero Technology Centre, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the University of Strathclyde.

Find out more: www.orioncleanenergy.com